Food: The Easiest Appetizers: For flavorful flair that requires no cooking, turn to Parmesan-Stuffed Dates. Drinks: Stock a Self-Serve Bar. For more ideas for food and drinks click here: http://ow.ly/go9EK

The Plan: Send out an Evite. The Look: Trick Out the Table. Check out this great article for more ideas on planning and developing the look of your last minute party. http://ow.ly/go9cN

Winterthur Museum: "Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and workshops will help to make your season bright." http://ow.ly/gakhb

Odessa: "Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. In addition to the house tour, we have many special events which are included in the ticket price." http://christmasinodessa.com/

Longwood Gardens: "We'll put the stars in your eyes this holiday season as you wander through half a million twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias, and magnificent Christmas trees. Beautifully lit fountains dance in our starry holiday wonderland, and concerts are presented daily." http://www.longwoodgardens.org/Christmas.htmlHagley Museum: "Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family." http://www.hagley.org/

Donna Duffy & Pat Howes

Pat and I started Memorable Milestones Event Planning a few years ago. We met when my family returned from life in the Middle East. Pat re-patriated me to American life. We became fast friends with common interests and similar backgrounds. A few years of hosting events together, not to mention all we had each done on our own, gave us the courage to step out and start our event and travel planning company. Since then we have also started two other companies; Academic Connections Tutoring and 3E Marketing Solutions. We have enjoyed working with all of our clients throughout Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.